Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This course provides students who are not in the teacher-education program an opportunity to observe and assist in elementary and secondary classrooms in the local school systems. It is intended for those students who wish to explore education as a profession or who are interested in post-graduate programs such as Teach for America or Fulbright teaching positions. Students in the teacher-education program should take the practicum courses that correspond to upper level education courses. May be repeated for up to 3 credits total.

Study Abroad Course. An exploration of childhood in Denmark and the United States. Students spend one week in the U.S. and three weeks in Denmark. Students have experiences inside schools, daycare facilities, and preschools in both economically advantaged and disadvantaged areas and speak with administrators and policymakers. With additional readings focusing on education policy and broader family policy in each country, students engage in discussions and reflections on the relative strengths and weaknesses of policies in each country.

An introduction to the issues relating to American public education in the 21st century. Students are introduced to information about teaching strategies and school policy upon which future courses can build. Emphasis is given to school efforts to create environments which promote equity and excellence within a multicultural system. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia.

An introduction to the issues relating to American public education in the 21st century. Students are introduced to information about teaching strategies and school policy upon which future courses can build. Emphasis is given to school efforts to create environments which promote equity and excellence within a multicultural system. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum is designed to provide an experience observing and participating in a primary or secondary classroom. Additionally, a forum is provided for discussion of issues in education such as classroom management, differentiation, standardized curriculum and more. With these topics in mind, students challenge and refine beliefs as they spend time in a classroom. Working closely with a supervising teacher is invaluable to meeting the goals of this course. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 24 hours of fieldwork during the term.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum is designed to provide an experience observing and participating in a primary or secondary classroom. Additionally, a forum is provided for discussion of issues in education such as classroom management, differentiation, standardized curriculum and more. With these topics in mind, students challenge and refine beliefs as they spend time in a classroom. Working closely with a supervising teacher is invaluable to meeting the goals of this course. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 24 hours of fieldwork during the term.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This course provides students who are not in the teacher-education program an opportunity to observe and assist in elementary and secondary classrooms in the local school systems. It is intended for those students who wish to explore education as a profession or who are interested in post-graduate programs such as Teach for America or Fulbright teaching positions. Students in the teacher-education program should take the practicum courses that correspond to upper level education courses. May be repeated for up to 3 credits total.

This course addresses education for exceptional individuals by examining the key issues surrounding instruction for children and adolescents with disabilities or special talents. Students study the identification, etiology, and incidence of exceptionality. Through case-study review and individual research projects, students investigate the educational, social, and cultural dimensions of life in American society for exceptional individuals. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 302 by providing students with an opportunity to explore special education in the field through observing and assisting in inclusive classrooms and special classes. Students also study the relationship between general-education and special-education teachers.

This course prepares students to teach reading in the elementary classroom. Participants will develop an understanding of the reading process, consider theories of reading instruction, examine current research in reading development and investigate elements of a balanced literacy program. Strategies for teaching word study, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and spelling will be studied for each developmental reading stage. Students will also examine formal and informal diagnostic techniques and instructional procedures for dealing with various types of reading difficulties.

This course is intended to introduce students to some of the basic educational theories and methods used for guides for teaching art to children. The emphasis is on art as an experience for children that facilitates their self-expression, growth, and development. Developing meaningful art lesson plans with the implementation of Virginia Standards of Learning is a major objective of this course. Throughout the course, we focus on safety issues regarding art materials in a classroom environment. Offered at Southern Virginia University.

This course prepares students to teach language arts and social studies in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of language arts and social studies instruction and examine current research in language arts and social studies instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 340. This observation and participation in area schools gives the students the opportunity to carry out instructional techniques and examine language arts and social studies instruction in an authentic environment.

In this course, students examine research on adolescent literacy and study instructional strategies for secondary content area subjects. Students examine how literacy can be developed through specific strategies in the content area classroom. Specifically, the course highlights methods for incorporating reading and writing across the curriculum through content-based reading and writing activities, questioning and discussion techniques, vocabulary exercises, and research-based study techniques. In addition, students examine ways to integrate the arts across all content areas to foster student comprehension and critical thinking

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 353 and provides students with an opportunity to teach several lessons they have designed. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 365. It provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in world-languages instruction in an authentic environment. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. May be taken for a second credit if a different placement is completed.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student's behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of elementary education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student's behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of secondary education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student's behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Pre-K-12 students must complete two seven-week placements; three observations per placement are completed for their directed teaching experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of elementary education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Pre-K-12 students must complete two seven-week placements; three observations per placement are completed for their directed teaching experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of secondary education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement.

An introduction to the issues relating to American public education in the 21st century. Students are introduced to information about teaching strategies and school policy upon which future courses can build. Emphasis is given to school efforts to create environments which promote equity and excellence within a multicultural system. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum is designed to provide an experience observing and participating in a primary or secondary classroom. Additionally, a forum is provided for discussion of issues in education such as classroom management, differentiation, standardized curriculum and more. With these topics in mind, students challenge and refine beliefs as they spend time in a classroom. Working closely with a supervising teacher is invaluable to meeting the goals of this course. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 24 hours of fieldwork during the term.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This course provides students who are not in the teacher-education program an opportunity to observe and assist in elementary and secondary classrooms in the local school systems. It is intended for those students who wish to explore education as a profession or who are interested in post-graduate programs such as Teach for America or Fulbright teaching positions. Students in the teacher-education program should take the practicum courses that correspond to upper level education courses. May be repeated for up to 3 credits total.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This 30-hour required seminar includes a review of key science content for the elementary classroom, as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning. The course involves online work, using the Annenberg Learner series for teachers, as well as face-to-face meetings and includes the following topics: Interrelationships in Earth/Space Systems; Earth Patterns, Cycles, and Change; Earth Resources; and Matter. Students also analyze the specific SOLs needed for K-6 Elementary Science instruction and create and practice hands-on lessons for elementary students. Emphasis is placed on helping elementary children understand the underlying concepts of science.

This course addresses education for exceptional individuals by examining the key issues surrounding instruction for children and adolescents with disabilities or special talents. Students study the identification, etiology, and incidence of exceptionality. Through case-study review and individual research projects, students investigate the educational, social, and cultural dimensions of life in American society for exceptional individuals. Required for teacher licensure in Virginia.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 302 by providing students with an opportunity to explore special education in the field through observing and assisting in inclusive classrooms and special classes. Students also study the relationship between general-education and special-education teachers.

A study of the variety of media related to music and movement appropriate for preschool and elementary school children. Topics covered include the nature and analysis of music and movement, teaching strategies and techniques, and development and implementation of lesson plans which include the Virginia Standards of Learning and the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Taught at Southern Virginia University.

This course includes methodologies for teaching music in the classroom (Orff, Kodaly, and Dalcroze approaches), computer applications. music textbooks. and classroom materials for music education in the elementary and general music classroom. This course also includes the study of learning theories appropriate to elementary-aged music students combined with applications in practical lesson plans.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. An introduction to the teacher's role in instructional settings. Class sessions focus on techniques for observing and recording classroom behavior, relationships between the teaching of reading and the teaching of music, and planning music instruction. Students must complete a placement on both the elementary and the secondary level. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. May be taken for a second credit if a different placement is completed.

This course prepares students to teach mathematics and science in the elementary classroom. Participants develop an understanding of the theories of mathematics and science instruction and examine current research in inquiry-based mathematics and science instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the math and science classroom.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 343. This observation and participation in area schools gives the students the opportunity to carry out instructional techniques and examine mathematics and science instruction in an authentic environment.

In this course, students examine research on adolescent literacy and study instructional strategies for secondary content area subjects. Students examine how literacy can be developed through specific strategies in the content area classroom. Specifically, the course highlights methods for incorporating reading and writing across the curriculum through content-based reading and writing activities, questioning and discussion techniques, vocabulary exercises, and research-based study techniques. In addition, students examine ways to integrate the arts across all content areas to foster student comprehension and critical thinking

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 353 and provides students with an opportunity to teach several lessons they have designed. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term.

In this course, participants develop an understanding of theories of instruction and examine current research in secondary instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 356. It provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in secondary school instruction in an authentic environment. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term.

This course prepares students to teach world languages in elementary and secondary classrooms, including English as a Second Language. Participants develop an understanding of theories of foreign-language pedagogy and examine current research in foreign-language instruction. Students learn strategies for direct instruction and group learning to meet the needs of learners at different stages of development. Students also learn how to plan and prepare lessons while managing the learning environment of the classroom.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This practicum reinforces the content of EDUC 365. It provides students with an opportunity to observe and participate in world-languages instruction in an authentic environment. To meet the course requirements, students must complete 30 hours of fieldwork during the term. May be taken for a second credit if a different placement is completed.

Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Students investigate current issues in education through research and work in the field and have opportunities to put educational theory into practice in elementary and secondary school settings. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student's behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of elementary education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student's behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

This directed-teaching seminar is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of secondary education. Students meet weekly in a 90-minute seminar. The focus of the seminar is on developing a portfolio that reflects each student's behavioral management plan, educational philosophy, curriculum design experience and fieldwork experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of Pre-Kindergarten-to-12 education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Pre-K-12 students must complete two seven-week placements; three observations per placement are completed for their directed teaching experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of elementary education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement. Pre-K-12 students must complete two seven-week placements; three observations per placement are completed for their directed teaching experience.

Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This directed-teaching experience is designed for students seeking licensure in the area of secondary education. Students participate in designated field settings for a minimum of 12 weeks. Specific activities are conducted within these settings to demonstrate competencies necessary for licensure. On-site supervision is provided to the student at least four times during the term of the placement.